2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Review: The Legend Returns!

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New Toyota Land Cruiser review! The Land Cruiser hasn't been sold in the American market since 2021, but now the legend returns... is it as good as it once once? Today I'm reviewing this new Toyota Land Cruiser and I'll show you the many quirks and features. I'm also going to get behind the wheel and show you what it's like to drive.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 THIS...
00:30 CARS & BIDS!!!
00:43 Land Cruiser Overview
01:38 Powertrain
03:07 Exterior Styling
04:00 Exterior Quirks & Features
06:28 Interior Quirks & Features
07:26 Off-Road Gadgets
09:10 Infotainment
09:51 Other Interior Controls
11:27 Gauge Cluster Screen
13:30 Rear Seating
14:29 3rd Row Seating?
16:13 Tailgate and Cargo Area
18:33 Trim Level Lineup
20:30 Where Does the Land Cruiser Fall in the Toyota Lineup??
23:35 Driving Experience
28:22 Final Thoughts
28:54 DougScore
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[@nidhirdvnair5194]

DOUG IS WEARING PANTS!

[@FifyKaqiqiPain]

If he's not, he would be in his underwear only 🤣🤣🤣

[@thomasshingleton9289]

So is his wife! She wears the REAL pants in the family!

[@Gril_the]

He sure is

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@FifyKaqiqiPaini also noticed that as well, man.

[@andrewbouvier1104]

ohhhh, thats what seemed different

[@Canadian_Gamer]

“I can’t test it out because it’s raining and muddy…” Wouldn’t that be an ideal weather situation? 😂

[@kingofthesofas]

There are a lot of off-road trails in places like California that close if it gets too wet because they don't want the trails to get wrecked by off-road vehicles. I am sure it would have been fine in the mud.

[@worthless_opinion]

My thoughts exactly... Perfect stress test.

[@MegaRafaelloco]

I wouldn’t want to take a 70k dollar SUV off-roading 😬😬😬

[@Canadian_Gamer]

@@MegaRafaelloco Most yuppies that buy these never do! 😂

[@tamiwu0346]

@@Canadian_Gamerwell excuuuuse me, the target parking lot gets pretty treacherous this time of year. can’t be taking any chances…

[@mattr8904]

"I wanted to off road the Land Cruiser, but it rained." 🤣

[@fty-ys4ni]

Assuming this was a press day they probably wanted to keep them clean

[@ShakirAli-qi1ht]

@@fty-ys4ni .

[@eaburksjac]

@@fty-ys4ni A missed opportunity. The image of a mud spattered SUV is what many are buying, even if those tires only ever see asphalt.

[@fty-ys4ni]

@@eaburksjac That was the case when Doug covered the release of the new Tacom. But I’m sure with multiple people making content on the vehicle they expect it to look nice for them.

[@r0b3rt_959]

Actually Doug, the Land Cruiser hasn't died; the 300 Series is alive and well, sold everywhere else but the United States. You're just getting a LC Prado, which has been the “baby” LC since the 80s with the 70 Series, succeeded by the 90, 120, 150 and now the 250.

[@mylesavan4024]

It’s funny how before these Prados were all sold internationally but the U.S. while we got the full size LC and now it flipped flopped. Now we got the Prado while the real LC is being sold internationally but the U.S 😂😭

[@fpvjobscolombia7248]

Totally true, here in Colombia we can buy the 300 series and this one, the 250 series which is actually called "prado"

[@r0b3rt_959]

@@mylesavan4024 Well, I wouldn't call the LC a flop considering it was sold in the US since the 60 Series. But I guess that the 200 Series sales were way below tolerable levels. Having two other massive 7-row SUVs (Sequoia & Highlander) didn't help either.

[@pssst66]

The 300 series isn't available in western Europe either.

[@Wargasm54]

Doug, the kind of guy that shows every Toyota SUV ever made in one week.

[@GaryKetchum808]

That's pretty based tbh. It's like he intentionally released his personal Sequoia video the same week as the 4Runner and LC.

[@armandoarmenta1942]

@@GaryKetchum808 to be fair he reviewed his car and then threw 4Runner came out a couple days ago. The press launch for the Land Cruiser was today because a lot of other KZbinrs posted videos about the Land Cruiser i think that they all just lined up

[@sixthousandblankets]

A Toyota SUV made in one week.

[@TurboChargedChristmas]

Doug the type of guy to review a different kind of trim Toyota has like he’s getting a different popsicle flavor in one week and sell the press vehicle on Cars&Bids.

[@toms_garage]

Yaris Cross and CHR are calling

[@DarkTangoFox]

When the "back to basics" lowest tier model starts at $58,000 with cloth seats, we've missed the mark. Pricing on cars is beyond ridiculous and anyone who pays new car market price or MORE is a fool.

[@AdamG1983]

Why can't anybody make a reliable, technology filled SUV for like $20,000?

[@dertythegrower]

And it probably looks like the usual nonsporty at all basic models ... totally overpriced. These types of vehicles used to be 30-45k tops not even ten years ago.. i dont understand how vehicles doubled in price in that short of time... makes no sense

[@lovejaydee]

@@dertythegrower because COOOOOOOOOVID

[@rxdawg75]

Well, you can thank your friend inflation for that. Over the past 10 years, cost of goods have risen over 30%, which would put the Land Cruiser @ around 40K 10 years ago. @@dertythegrower

[@RockinRiosRidez]

They build it for like 15k, insane

[@edwinattard2846]

In Australia, the model reviewed here is called the LandCruiser Prado and will be arriving soon. We also have the new 300 series LandCruiser (3.3L V6 Diesel) and the more rugged 70 series (4.5L V8 Diesel) still for sale. All are incredibly popular here

[@billamota]

new 70 series isnt a v8 anymore? i thought it was the 2.8 hilux 4 Cylinder

[@kylegriffiths5990]

Majority are owned by tradies who cant actually afford them and are never taken off road because they're worth too much and the owner is too busy working to pay it off. But yes they are cool cars.

[@mighty_bunny]

@@billamota Both the V8 and the 4cyl are offered concurrently at the moment, though orders for the V8 may still be closed due to a backlog of demand. There's also talk of the V8 potentially going away later on, but for now the V8 is still offered for the 2024 model year.

[@JMVelozM]

I was checking the comments to see if anyone had brough it up, it's not the successor for the land cruiser LC200, as you said in latin america it's named land cruiser prado and the series would be the LC250, the previous ones were the LC150 and LC95 sharing its platform with the lexus GX as the LC300 shares the platform with the lexus LX

[@lexuslfa4739]

@@JMVelozMthe one before the 150 was the 120. And the older one the 90

[@theunknown302]

It's so weird Doug doesn't mention this is the Land Cruiser Prado and there's still a "real" Land Cruiser in other countries when he definitely knows it

[@willmtaylor]

The lack of bloated body lines, extra screens, and interior fanfare is exactly what I’d want from a rugged Toyota SUV. The new 4Runners’ interior looks like a the fever dream of a 12-year-old Transformer fanboy. The Land Cruiser design language is more restrained and mature.

[@kingofthesofas]

I had the exact same thought which is why I am all about the land cruiser

[@JStryker7]

Exactly. I can’t stand the styling of the new tundra, Tacoma, and 4Runner. They look like they’re designed for people with zero confidence and those trying to compensate

[@user-gq2vn1xj2r]

Thanks. Now I don't need to make this same comment. Doug seems to have to completely reversed, although that would not be the first time.

[@alexeisanjurjo7064]

I agree with the styling. The 4runner looks cool but a little juvenile for me. The value of the 4runner is that is cheaper for the same engine, more seating and I do think the interior is nicer. I don’t mind the 4cyl engine in the 4runner but this start at 60k!! Stripped down. It should have at least the same engine as the GX.

[@electrikoptik]

This is done on purpose. The 4runner's chief engineer explained how the 4runner is designed to attract a younger more outdoorsy type of buyer meanwhile the LC attracts a more mature crowd.

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

This is really just a modern FJ Cruiser.

[@dwhuangg]

Agreed

[@roxdbox]

Yeah. It is. FJ Cruiser is based on the previosu J120/J150 Prado. Since this is the successor to that J150 Prado, it’s also the (spiritual) successor to FJ Cruiser.

[@AA-vr8ez]

It’s really just a rebadged 4Runner, actually

[@jooroth18]

I mean, if you look at the old FJ, it wasnt far off from the 4Runner

[@dwhuangg]

@@AA-vr8ez I’d say a mixed of both rlly

[@bigusdallastexamas5740]

I gotta say for my money I think the Land Cruiser is MUCH better looking than the new 4-runner. Full disclosure I've got my name down for a GX550 so I'm probably biased.

[@dannelson1982]

Completely agree. What deal did they make you on the GX? I would love either land cruiser or GX but concerned about markups given lack of supply.

[@xxichikokoxx]

the mark ups are absurd for the LC might as well get an GX for the same price

[@bigusdallastexamas5740]

@@dannelson1982 Just sticker. No additional adjustment. Offered me an Overtrail + that was loaded for just under $85, but there are about 4,500 in things I don't want on that build. So I'm waiting for an update on the next shipment.

[@64Ahmed]

I think it's more about the fact that some of these cars aren't available in all markets, for example in Saudi Arabia this land cruiser is called the Prado and there is a 300 series land cruiser that isn't sold in america but the 4Runner isnt available in saudi arabia, but there is a different car called the fortuner

[@guilhermetavares4705]

Here in Brazil we know fortuner as the SW4

[@sebastianusprime]

and the fortuner is based off the hilux body

[@64Ahmed]

@@sebastianusprime yeah its like Fortuner and hilux are brothers whil tacoma and 4runner are brothers😅

[@CaptainOinkOink]

«There is no Land Cruiser badging anywhere in the interior» -1 minute later: Shows a Land Cruiser badge

[@nevininni2709]

That's funny, and even after seeing it he didn't even mention it.

[@larryrubin5150]

@@nevininni2709 yes on the rear climate controls

[@sheaoutsidethebox]

Oh, and how gaudy & awful is the badging on that 4runner!? Gag.

[@scottprewitt4712]

I think the Land Cruiser is supposed to be more subtle. That's the whole point! No nonsense, just quality.

[@jeffreyjones3616]

Nothing says quality like "throw a battery under the floor where we can't have a 3rd row but just leave all the 3rd row passenger cup holders and latches and usb's"

[@user-vx7vi3vq1c]

@@jeffreyjones3616Real off roaders don’t want a third row - it takes up space. I removed the third row from my LC200.

[@josephsamsor1698]

@@jeffreyjones3616 as opposed to underneath vehicle to limit off-road capability and risk damage? Sure.

[@jeffreyjones3616]

We talking about quality or "offroading" now? "Real offroader" is also a stretch.

[@pinkace]

But it's the same truck as the 4Runner. Same exact truck. Are subtle cosmetics worth $10k more?

[@CarCultureColombia]

This isnt the real Land Cruiser, that is the LC300 which we get every where else in the world, this is the new Prado which is why there is all the confusion on the toyota line up

[@abdullahmandugay9032]

I like it when you make reviews of cars outdoor. Just watched this vid from the other side of the globe, Philippines!

[@damilolaakanni]

The Land Cruiser only came back like this in North America and Europe, every other country gets the actual full size Land Cruiser (the 300 series). You can get that with either a 3.3 turbodiesel V6, a 4.0 V6 (the same 1GR-FE as the outgoing 4Runner), and the same 3.5 twin turbo V6 as the LX600. BTW, the Lexus GX doesn't have a 4 cylinder engine, it has never used one.

[@roxdbox]

For countries that already got the 300 Land Cruiser, this will be sold as Land Cruiser Prado or as Lexus GX (I mean, it’s a Prado, J250, the successor to the J150 Prado. Just so happens in NA and EU it replace the previous flagship Land Cruiser).

[@damilolaakanni]

​@roxdbox in Nigeria we only get the 300 series Land Cruiser. The only Land Cruiser Prado models available here are the old J150 models. Even those 300 series models are very rare and are more commonly seen among government officials. Edit: I forgot to mention, we also get the 70 series, but it's also very rare, mostly used in the military and by some construction companies (most others just use the J120 or the Mitsubishi Pajero, or the Hilux). That one only gets the 1GR-FE V6.

[@rennohara8846]

Actually it's even more confusing in my country. I live in Cambodia and although Toyota only sells LC300 officially here, I've seen dealers accept order/sell both the new GX and the J250 and their prices are confusing as the new GX costs almost if not more than the new GR LC300 and the used LC300 is similar in price to the new J250.

[@mackos007]

@@roxdbox Previous flagship Land Cruiser in US was full size but here in EU in was Prado. We didn't get the big one for a looong time

[@salamov963]

This is prado not the true proper Land Cruiser but its toyota that means its perfect still 💯⭐

[@kyleflynn]

Hey! That black 100 series Land Cruiser shown at the beginning of the video is mine!! I bought it off of Car and Bids and that's the stock photo from the auction. Thanks Doug!!

[@bash8387]

Have fun with it, I can’t afford one

[@TheMelonbros123]

@@bash8387 bit of a weird thing to say isn't it bash?

[@HammerRocks]

The two headlight option harks back to the 60 Sereis Land Cruiser. Where it was offered (in Australia anyway) in circular headlights for the lower variants, and for the top of the range variant, a quad-rectangle headlights.

[@davidalenick1246]

It doesn’t have a third row because of the hybrid battery. The 4Runners that have a third row are gas only and so is the Lexus GX. I will say, I actually like that it has vents in the back for dogs. And I like that it has cup holders and USB plugs if you are using the cargo area to camp, etc.

[@Bruno_lindner]

I much prefer it when doug films his videos outside instead of in the cab hq, it's a lot more engaging

[@dominicparker6804]

This wasn’t by choice. Manufacturer press events are wherever they tell you to go

[@Bruno_lindner]

@@dominicparker6804 I know this specific Toyota press event wasn't his choice but it was his choice before when he borrowed the car from a dealership and chose to film at some parking lot etc with them instead of in the underground garage, where there is worse lighting and sound quality

[@gobybike99]

Yeah he needs to get some sound dampening panels for the garage.

[@seniraranasinghe645]

He has a very old video of him talking about how hard it is for him to film videos outdoors. A lot of sounds,people walking in and all of that. So I think he always wanted to do it indoors and didn’t have the facilities till now.

[@dominicparker6804]

@@seniraranasinghe645 multiple videos. Bet his misses the old couple who used to wave to him.

[@user-iv1mw8mz3k]

''NO LAND CRUSIER BADGE ANYWHERE IN THIS INTERIOR BESIDES FLOORMATS" literally 2 minutes later *land cruiser stamped out on center console*

[@brianquattlander1159]

You beat me to the punch 😂

[@ftir1450]

I noticed that as well and facepalmed

[@bash8387]

I seen it too. I was like is Doug going to point that out lol

[@tjsketch_q8]

لأن إسم السيارة الحقيقي لاندكروزر برادو في الشرق الأوسط وتعتبر من الحجم المتوسط ولازالت سيارة لاندكروز العادية متوفرة في الأسواق لدينا حيث تصميمها أصبح أجمل

[@TTOS69]

You think the 4runner.. isnt trying hard like the LC... But it has the highest gloss you could possibly buy for wheel well covers/trim.

[@ws1814]

Yeah Doug is blind or something it seems.

[@theshadowman1398]

Love the boxy look with a normal grille. Is there an option to ditch all the screens ?

[@zapher007]

Google image search “He told me he drives a Landcruiser and he turned up in a Prado”. Ha ha

[@user-vx7vi3vq1c]

Oh look…someone learned the word “Prado” last month. The Prado is and always has been a Land Cruiser 250 and one of the most capable off-roaders on the planet.

[@zapher007]

@@user-vx7vi3vq1c learnt the word Prado last month? I’ve had 2 Prado’s and done about 300,000kms in them. I didn’t learn it a month ago. This is a Landcruiser Prado. 300 series is a Landcruiser.

[@gislisnbjornsson690]

Correct with the Prado - also know as a Land Cruiser 150 in some markets for example in Iceland

[@Amogus23]

@@zapher007 Countries which do get the bigger 300 series gets the smaller one as "Land Cruiser Prado. Countries which don’t get the 300 series get the Land Cruiser Prado named as "Land Cruiser" only

[@MrBlonde294]

Lexus GX is actually a Prado

[@TigerChamp99]

Toyota Land Cruiser -Prado-

[@Amogus23]

It’s named only "Land Cruiser" in countries where the bigger 300 series isn’t sold.

[@iBlewupthemoon98]

Toyota -Land- FJ Cruiser

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@iBlewupthemoon98in Ireland, it is also named "Land Cruiser 250".

[@85priesty]

My Uncle got two 300 Series Proper Landcruiser... I've had a 105 Landcruiser, and the Landcruiser Prado...learned to drive in the original Prado. But they took the Spare wheel off the back door yet even the real Cruiser always had the spare underneath.... I like what Toyota have done though, we don't get a 4 runner....but we get the 70 series.

[@74CarFan]

Best 👍 imaging of " what's happened" 😊

[@CalvinHikes]

I don't know how other people feel. But I really like the round head light version better. Even though the square light I think is on the higher trims.

[@kbtred51]

First Edition is the higher trim (round)

[@numbr17]

Love this video. Good one, man. I especially liked the rear wiper part where you say "If you're immature and easily amused, like me!" You are one of the best, Doug. Always entertaining.

[@declanhodder7689]

These are literally one of the most popular cars in Australia. Cost more than a beamer or Mercedes and has never stopped being sold.

[@tonybooth4]

However we do have a huge range of trim but yes agree

[@purwantiallan5089]

It is also still very popular in New zealand.

[@mortensenvick5711]

maloo ute is the most popular

[@poppachoppa8956]

@@mortensenvick5711 actually?

[@lukeh2440]

@@mortensenvick5711lol maybe 10 years ago. You can’t buy Maloos anymore from dealerships

[@jamesmurmurzancone4532]

Doug the kind of guy who asks for permission to use the restroom in his own house.

[@UBMOfficial779]

lol

[@MrFish609]

And you’re probably right 😂

[@juniormichelesperant6372]

😂😂😂😅

[@siciliangamer]

Consent is important when reviewing "quirks and features"

[@UBMOfficial779]

@@siciliangamer ok

[@jaeholee766]

New Landcruiser prado 250 VS new landcruiser 70 which one do u recommend ?

[@aleksbaban6137]

I like the fact that, Doug said, it doesn’t have Land Cruiser written anywhere, except floor mats, ( a few moments later )😂 showing the rear sit climate controls and right above it, at the end of the armrest, it is a Land Cruiser logo!😂

[@bradava1]

Saying the 4 runner looks better is an extremely unpopular opinion. Especially to say it’s not trying as hard.

[@benjaminmorton4958]

Yeah - not really sure what he was seeing on that comment.

[@deregulationIC]

What you mean. The new 4runner actually looks good. The land cruiser has a weird stance and roof doesn't flow

[@stephenshowell]

Seriously when he said the Land Cruiser design was “busy” like bros it’s all straight lines and pretty straightforward…meanwhile the new taco and 4Runner have these weird fake bully bar bumper things going on that protrude out like Habsburg Jaw and look just ridic

[@cenciende9401]

Someone who cares about what's 'popular' is someone who has already lost

[@nimaside]

4-Runner looks way better to me, but I'm guessing we are all Biased in one form or the other from past experience with these 2 vehicles.

[@Jojo-ni2cg]

The iconic Land Cruiser with a 4cylinder turbo and battery Come on!!!!!

[@kyleelliott512]

He said "more on that later..." so many times I started to wonder if I should have started the video 2/3rds of the way in

[@85priesty]

The Prado always had a bonus of being able to be in low range without locking the centre diff...reversing boats or trailers or steep winding high grip scenarios it was always a brilliant feature.

[@steveguillory7568]

There’s no third row because of the hybrid battery pack which raises the floor. Same with the 4 runner. You can get a third row but only if you opt for the non hybrid version of the 2.4 engine

[@AmericanDuck]

Yes! I swear it’s like these guys don’t do their homework.

[@trucksandheavymetal]

@steveguillory7568 @americanduck The new Land Cruiser in the US is only available as a hybrid.

[@steveguillory7568]

@@trucksandheavymetal you’re right. Sorry my comment wasn’t clearer. What I meant was that you can get a 4Runner with three rows but only if you pass on the hybrid engine. Doug kept commenting in his video about the lack of a third row in the LC vs 4R, and was just trying to explain why.

[@trucksandheavymetal]

@@steveguillory7568 OK, gotcha 👌👍

[@TheRedDuke35]

@@steveguillory7568 and the lexus does not have a hybrid and is the same body

[@Nedbruce]

In Australia, this is the Prado where is the 300 series that we have here?

[@tarabottogino]

Hi Doug, I wonder if this new Toyota Land Cruiser offer as an option the snorkel feature like the Australian version?

[@concernedcitizen9375]

Doug is the type of guy to say “Land Cruiser” is nowhere to be found in the interior and one minute later show a clip with “Land Cruiser” written on the center console

[@aleronsalomon4214]

This is a 250 series Land cruiser Prado which is a succesor to the 150 series Land cruiser Prado. And LC prados were never offered with a V8. The big daddy Land cruiser involes LC80 ,LC100, LC200 and LC300. You cannot compare a land cruiser prado with a land cruiser as prado is the smaller version of the land cruiser

[@mylifeislegendary386-hb3us]

People in north America don't care because all they want is a SUV with extremely off road capability and excellent tech power performance torque mpg comfort. Each product is received differently in many markets. So please don't try to advise other what to compare

[@declanhodder7689]

@@mylifeislegendary386-hb3us 🤦🏻 he’s just letting you know this isn’t a Land Cruiser. It’s a land cruiser prado. 2 different cars

[@Ted_Kenzoku]

@@mylifeislegendary386-hb3us what the hell do you mean don't advise others. this is literally a different car. the real land cruiser is the 300. sold in america as the Lexus LX. this is a prado, which was sold as the lexus GX. they are different cars. so yes just like you can't compare an S class to an E class you can't compare the prado to the real full size land cruiser. and americans don't care about offroad, they just want big luxurious SUVs to drive on the pavement.

[@zapher007]

@@mylifeislegendary386-hb3us the internet doesn’t only just go to North America though believe it or not. Car reviews can be watched all around the world. It would be good if reviewers just acknowledged that it is the baby Landcruiser.

[@mylifeislegendary386-hb3us]

@@declanhodder7689 I know what a land cruiser Prado very well the fact is here in north America we already have a full size land cruiser replacement that's the LX600 And new sequoia. Prado is literally called.land cruiser Prado and this still a bloody excellent rugged SUV and and that's all they care about.so please how about you understand that each market treat products differently.

[@mysteryman447]

6:11 what happens if you activate the rear wiper while the hatch is popped and then close it lol

[@fundude9938]

I think the circle lights look AWESOME. Not that i don't like the new rectangular lights, but the circle lights are definitely my personal favorite.

[@Cloxxki]

Best memories of my childhood were riding in the boot of our dark green Opel Kadett Caravan (wagon). A tiny car by today's standards. It would have been nice to have USB ports back there, but my Tandy walkman (with 3-band radio and really fast winding, faster than your studio deck) didn't take a cable, it took 4x 1.2 V rechargeable batteries. I was "green" and "connected" before it was cool. I received radio stations multiple countries away with that walkman. All it took was a 5 meter headphone extension cable.

[@jonathandrawsstuff500]

I love the trend of white roofs lately (harkening back to the 50s/60s, and more recently Minis and the Ford Flex) ... and I appreciate they gave it a proper transition detail, instead of the sloppy paint line seen on the Hyundai Venue. That car makes my eye twitch.

[@chuntsechien]

in Japan, the new land cruiser has the 3rd-row option, but only in the gas model, similar to the 4Runner. Since in the US, we got the hybrid-only model, the space for the 3rd-row is now the battery.

[@eddiploma7290]

Canadian viewer here, the Land Cruiser nameplate hasn't been sold here since the mid-90's, only the Lexus LX counterpart has been available since then, so (at least, in my eyes) the Sequoia is the de facto replacement in its market segment, so now that the new one is on sale, in a different segment, it would be interesting to see how it fares here.

[@AaronPinero]

The new Land Cruiser is a handsome design. That 4Runner is just ridiculous. But to each their own. I get the point though. The two do seem to be stepping on each other’s toes.

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

4Runners have been getting progressively uglier with each new generation.

[@arkos55]

Can’t believe he prefers the 4-runner design. What a silly looking cartoon car. LC is a classy take.

[@artemartem1025]

This is a "Land Cruiser Prado" this model did not disappear anywhere, it was always produced in parallel with the flagship Land Cruiser (100, 200, 300), but was always smaller, cheaper and was always sold on the markets of European countries and other countries around the world. It’s very strange that Doug doesn’t know such basic things being an auto blogger

[@purwantiallan5089]

Land Cruiser Prado is quite pricey on some of the Asian countries.

[@watchreport]

He does know this, and has mentioned it in other videos when talking about Land Cruiser and the discontinuation of the larger Land Cruiser in the States. Doug is a Land Cruiser aficionado and knows it’s a Prado. He either forgot to mention it or it was edited out here. Or he just figured this is what we have replacing the old Land Cruiser name plate in the states and forgot to mention it.

[@keynesianeconomics4113]

The Prado is similar in price to the big Land Cruiser as a dollar per cubic metre measurement.

[@FluffyUnicornXR]

He knows of the LC300 too, he has a review of it on his channel

[@dertythegrower]

Because he talks our market.. not yours

[@SigmaEntertainmentTV]

Hey Doug, Let me clear up your doubts. I'm from Colombia, so I know a thing or two about Toyotas. FORGIVE MY ENGLISH. The confusion lies in the names; the Toyota lineup that's just appeared in the States has always been around in my country, as well as in some others like Venezuela, the Emirates, Australia, or South Africa. The 4Runner is the 4Runner - just a fantastic car to take to the mountains or to haul your dogs in the cargo area (that's why I love it). Then, there's something more luxurious, better (personally, the 4Runner is better in any metric, but it's not my decision; it's the customers and markets). That better option is the Land Cruiser "Prado", one that has never been sold officially in the States, although I've seen some models in Florida and in cities close to the Canadian border. Something important to mention here is that Lexus do sell this "Land Cruiser Prado" under the brand GX. This Land Cruiser Prado is more expensive than the 4Runner and is the favorite in my country among politicians, artists, entrepreneurs, security teams, etc. It's an amazingly good and reliable car, and it also used to come (until this new Toyotas lineup) with a diesel engine, which made it more desirable due to the lower price of the fuel compared to gasoline. 4Runners, on the other hand, only come with gasoline engines, so they were cheaper to buy but more expensive to fuel. Now that this difference is gone, I don't know what is going to happen. At the top of the game was the Land Cruiser, not the Prado, just the Land Cruiser (300 series). That model was removed from the US but is still sold in other markets like, for example, Colombia, Venezuela, Emirate, Australia. We also have the Sequoia here, but that's not a popular model. I guess it was created to compete against the big American trucks in the 2000s, which is why it is so popular in North America but not in other markets of Toyota. Same happens with the Tundra, due to its high price, people usually gets the Tacoma instead, and if they really want to "save" and get the best Toyota truck, the buy the Hilux. Hope this helps. Good night.

[@BmwGuy-3Series]

How can you not love this man when he wears pants with tennis shoes while owning a carrera gt ❤

[@getit9066]

I've never understood why auto companies haven't jumped on hybrid diesel technology. Incredible mileage, great grunt for SUVs, and now nearly silent. Seems like the perfect fit.

[@kucukdede]

Short answer is: Sinopec, PetroChina, Saudi Aramco are the top three leading diesel companies in the world... It's politics.. Diesel especially Euro Diesel is the best fuel, most efficient, and cleanest for the environment in the long run as the new diesel engines are the most fuel efficient.

[@user-vx7vi3vq1c]

Diesel particulate emissions is the reason.

[@chester0608ye]

VW promoted diesel and look what it got them in US...

[@Afraz_9n3]

In Australia this land cruiser comes with a 2.8L diesel hybrid engine. The US and all other markets just don't get it. Here in the UK (and I believe the rest of Europe) we only get the regular non hybrid 2.8L diesel. No other engines only that derv

[@duancoviero9759]

Politics and money buddy, that's always going to be the answer when you ask why America doesn't do something.....

[@exostencial]

This landcriuser looks much better than the 4runner. Inside and out.

[@HunterFisher-ke4qq]

If you live in Lego world maybe. The mirrors and front end ain’t doing it any justice. The tundra and sequoia are the only good looking Toyotas anymore.

[@perfectlybalanced8995]

Imo I like the exterior look of the Land Cruiser more but I like the interior look of the 4Runner more

[@bdoginit]

Well that’s subjective

[@Muxaul_MK]

Я бы оспорил данное утверждение. 4runner прекрасен во всех поколениях.

[@Mr-pn2eh]

​@@HunterFisher-ke4qqshut up

[@gadeacristi]

Hi everyone. A bit of a difference regarding the Toyota line up in the US. In Europe we had 3 types of Land Cruiser. 1. The 70 series, still in production today, for some countries around the world. 2. The 90,120 and the current 150 series which in the state were called the Lexus GX (the smaller Land Cruiser) 3. The 80, 100, 200 and the current 300 series, also called the Lexus LX in the US. (The bigger Land Cruiser) They took away the large Land Cruiser from the US and brought the small one, because the larger was selling better in the Lexus LX version. In Europe we get both the Toyota and the Lexus versions of the Land Cruisers. Doug is also doing a comparison of this small version Land Cruiser with his old 200 series which was the larger version, which is why he is so confused of the current line up

[@knifetoucher]

Interesting, he has the Land Cruiser below the Wrangler in handling. The Wrangler that has a front solid axle.

[@mylifeislegendary386-vd3vl]

Who cares about Doug opinion. Car and driver ranked the new land cruiser 6th with 9.5 out 10. That's 13 places better than the wrangler while also been above the twin bronco models

[@knifetoucher]

@@mylifeislegendary386-vd3vl It should be better than the Wrangler considering it's base model starts $20k+ more than the Wrangler sport.

[@lexuslfa4739]

@@mylifeislegendary386-vd3vlDoug is not a car review he’s just an adult man baby who craves satisfaction in the new was cars are becoming stupid.

[@mylifeislegendary386-vd3vl]

@@lexuslfa4739 👍

[@andyc8123]

Glad to see it retains the drivers side a-pillar grab handle! That’s an important Land Cruiser feature.

[@RHDonly]

I totally get the "positioning". Its more subdued and adult. I like the new top spec 4Runner, especially the performance suspension. But now in my mid 40s, this is what I want. Something more adult, and classic looking. Plus NOT EVERYTHING NEEDS A 40 INCH SCREEN! I much prefer the LCs smaller screen. Its all the benefits of the new 4Runner in a more sedate look. I do wish the Trailer Hunter suspension was available tho

[@kingofthesofas]

I feel the same way but I feel like they missed an opportunity to turn the 4runner into a smaller wheelbase small sized SUV with a 2-door version. That would have made it sit in a totally different spot in the lineup and not compete with the land cruiser.

[@fenrirslip]

@@kingofthesofas Fun fact, the previous gen of the Land Cruiser Prado, which is basically what we got here, came in a 2-door configuration in other markets. We of course got the Land Cruiser Prado in the form of the Lexus GX.

[@jdsk8914]

Yeah I like the restrained design on this model. It's already very capable anyways and that's what we want

[@Autotad]

I’m really excited for this. I’ve got an aging 4th gen 4R looking to be replaced. I was looking for something with full time 4wd and better mpg, so this fits the bill. And I also love the design.

[@sebulva]

Doug's sentence construction is incredible. 👌

[@guillaumepages4429]

There is no Sequoia or 4Runner in Europe/UK. The Land Cruiser is the only 4x4 by toyota here. Sequoia and 4Runner are US only model (someone correct me). The Land Cruiser is the Toyota 4x4 for the rest of the World. And the rest of the world is indeed very pleased to have Land Cruiser back.

[@user-op7vy5ny4r]

rest of the world (in most countries) already have land cruiser 300, and this is a successor of smaller land cruisrr prado. So it isn't really having land cruiser "back"

[@shrayesraman5192]

Strange. Big cars sell better in the US than in Europe. Wonder why they gave us the smaller car. You right in that they gave us the LC600.

[@user-op7vy5ny4r]

@shrayesraman5192 Toyota's association is a bit of a lower end in the US compared to the rest of the world. Just like VW Touareg is discontinued in US, it seems like a luxury higher-end car with a regular car brand badge does not work. In contrast, Lexus LX, technically the same car as LC300, sells extremely well at 130k+ usd

[@99toyotacorolla]

26:55 That's the thing-you can. Because the Land Cruiser 300 series (which the rest of the world gets) has that Sequoia V6. In place of the 300 series, you guys got the Lexus LX 600 instead. And I kinda expected you to call that vehicle back in this vid knowing you've reviewed the LC 300 before lol The reason why this "Land Cruiser" is slotted with the 4Runner and the GX is because it isn't the actual big ball Land Cruiser you guys know and love. This is the Land Cruiser Prado (or the 250 series.) and it has always been the Lexus GX ever since the 120 series. The Prado is also the "light duty" series of the flagship LC, and has always been slotted with the 4Runner ever since it became a Tacoma-based SUV as opposed to the first two generations which were based on the Hilux/Pickup.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Sequoia Turbo LX has lighter weight than Land Cruiser 2024.

[@sammymaestro7642]

Exactly, I don't know why they don't get it

[@bayoomole4376]

@@sammymaestro7642 I think the confusion comes from "why do I choose this over the 4Runner?" "What's the biggest differentiation?" deep down, besides styling. For example you've got the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee - both go offroad, but some would say the Wrangler does more extreme offroading, while the GC gives you more elegance and luxury while offroading, and better on-road dynamics. It's a bit muddy on the Toyota side.

[@99toyotacorolla]

@@bayoomole4376 which makes it even less sensible that Toyota NA decided not to sell the 300 series Land Cruiser there lol. even then, the LX600 is available in place of the 300 series, and the Sequoia took the LC's throne in North America's Toyota as the full size flagship SUV.

[@laithkittani8021]

The last 3 videos on Doug's channel are all about large toyota SUVs, one of which is revealing the purchase of his Sequoia. This tells us a lot about Doug as a guy and about how Toyota are killing it right now.

[@thefilmpoets]

the 4 Runner > Land Cruiser styling comment proves that many have very different taste than Doug.

[@aldairperez5464]

One quirk Doug missed is the hybrid badge. Toyota is changing the hybrid badge to a blue circle. I first saw this badge on the next generation Camry Hybrid.

[@HamzaYahya17]

Doug: “It doesn’t say Land Cruiser ANYWHERE in the interior.” 1 Minute later on the center console where it says “Land Cruiser”

[@Eh.He.]

Where? 🤨

[@HamzaYahya17]

@@Eh.He. go to 14:04-14:10, U should see it

[@Eh.He.]

@@HamzaYahya17 You're right! Good catch. 👍

[@Ita1ionstalli0n2]

The V6 would give it more identity in lineup. Although Taco, 4r and LC all should have performance model w the 6cyl...

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I think it's that full time 4WD system. I don't know of any other Toyota models with that kind of drivetrain?

[@user-vx7vi3vq1c]

Came here for comments from people who learned the name Prado last month. Not disappointed.

[@shadowpillar2483]

I think the reason doug stopped doing promos at the beginning of each video is that you couldnt press the 0 key anymore.

[@skyster3292]

I Live in a country where both vehicles from prev gen are being offered (LandCruiser 150 prado and 5th gen 4runner) and I can tell you this: 4runner is more adventurer and try to be more aggresive than the LC, normally the comfort equipment is worse than the LC but the price is lower. The LC is more daily usable, polyvalent and comfy with better equipment, higher price but the offroading capabilities are equivalent in both cars. So basically the overlanders/off road enthusiast will prefer the 4runner and the people who wants a capable, reliable and easy to use off road vehicle to use it as a grocery getter will go with the LC. Anyway if you put both vehicles in the same trail, most probably both of them will be able to cross it with no problem at all.

[@IntelliPocalypse]

Not everything has to be 3 row. It's good to have a 2 row option.

[@bdoginit]

Not when you’re paying more….they should absolutely at least offer a 3rd row.

[@gooddypm]

@@bdoginitwhy? Because you say so? They have done it place it below the 4Runner and Sequoia.

[@DioTheGreatOne]

You could just... You know... not use the 3rd row? It folds itself inside the floor so you're not getting robbed of any trunk space anyway.

[@IntelliPocalypse]

@@DioTheGreatOne why would any practical person want to do that? Also I just looked at the price. What are they smoking?! This thing ain't worth $50k. Maybe $25k-$30k, but not $50k

[@shrayesraman5192]

@@IntelliPocalypse 25k? Have you seen prices these days? You can't even get a decent 10 year old 4runner for 25k....

[@HondaWagovan]

Im going to go out on a limb here and say they that they do more durability and endurance testing with the Land Cruiser name plate, thats probably where the extra cost comes from. I could be wrong though. I don't really care for three rows, the lack of a 3rd row is a bonus for me.

[@musichearing1174]

In Costa Rica the new land cruiser is being launched for sale this weekend and its only available with 3rd row seating, so the space and folding seat capabalities are there but it will probably change by market

[@jlautomotive6349]

3rd row is only available without the hybrid power train… The battery sits behind the second row right where the “phantom 3rd row” would be…

[@BrianNC81]

For about the same price, I would definitely go with a base GX550 with the 3.4L twin turbo V6 over a 4 cyl hybrid LC. Land Cruiser $63,345 | GX550 Premium $64,250

[@mikeandkerryak]

If you can find one at MSRP that makes sense, but I'm seeing a lot of $5k+ "market adjustments" on those GX550s

[@BrianNC81]

@@mikeandkerryak for now since it's new, may need to travel to get one at MSRP or wait a year. I did that during COVID when I bought a Duramax suburban. One way plane ticket and drive it back home 500 miles.

[@tommyistommy]

Absolutely. The GX has a better warranty, better paint, more power, better cargo space, way more features, nicer interior....there's no reason for the land cruiser to exist at all.

[@mechmat12345]

The GX does not get most of the off road tech in the LC unless you get the Overtrail for $10k more. That is the trade off. For street only, the GX is definitely better though.

[@DrBoobY2K]

I'm sure it's annoying to read the comments but the sound (half the video) is so much better when these are filmed outdoors. Please, spend the same money you did on lighting and camera equipment on sound deadening and or diffusing panels. Half of the video is sound and you're just ignoring it. Enjoying the new Cars and Bids content btw.

[@JayPoe80]

Garage videos are unwatchable due to sound reflections. A couple of freestanding fabric wrapped sound deadening insulted panels would be an inexpensive solution that would improve sound quality drastically. I think it’s kind of a game maybe, how little can I spend on tech (cheap tripod, basic camera, no slider shots, minimum sound recording devices) and still maintain a high level of viewership. The formula is working but enough people have mentioned sound that’s it may be worth the $278 in fabric, insulation, strapping, a box of screws and some staples to address it. 😂

[@bradleysargent9803]

I would pick the LC over the 4runner. I assume the LC hybrid would give you an edge in MPG over the 4runner and lexus versions. If Toyota offered the 4runner with a manual, then I would pick it. Having a 3rd row is nice, but we rarely use them and they are not comfortable.

[@kevinsomarriba5780]

3rd Row Seats are available on Japanese Market Land Cruisers of this generation. I've seen video reviews at the Tokyo Motor Show showing the extra row of seats.

[@LivingRetirement]

I am glad there is no third row of seats pushed on us by default. It would have been good to give it as an option though. I prefer the LC over the 4Runner.

[@Jo_876]

I prefer the look for the LC over 4Runner too. I think the differentiator between the LC and 4Runner will be the at $60k the LC comes with a lot of the gear you have to option on 4Runner. But, the cheaper one having a third row option seems odd.

[@CalikL]

Fun fact, Throttle House's Land Cruser number plate was "6ET 885", this one is "6ET 888"

[@gooddypm]

Fun fact, they were at the same press event. Same as Super Fast Matt and his 4Runner video.

[@yeyegtpp]

Doug, at the beginning of your video, you presented the differente generations of LC. However, you should have specified, those are the lines that only came up to the US. The actuall succesor of the 2010 200 Series is the 300 series, which has been around in the global market since last year, and its Lecus homologation. Now, the one you are presenting here, is the LC 250 series, successor of the LC 120 Series, which is the successor of the 90 series, which is the successor of the LC II or 70 Series. After the 70 Series, LC split its line into the full size LC 80 Series, and later on a medium Since 90 Series, also known as Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, in other countries. This one in your video, is the newest Prado, the newest full size LC is the 300 series. Also in Lexus, this homologation, the Lexus GX 550, its the succesor of the 460, which is the successor of the 470. While the Lexus LX670 its the successor of 570, which is is followed by the 470. So Toyota never "killed" that line. It was only discontinued in the US.

[@nikopodvinec3063]

In Europe we get de round headlights only on the "FIRST EDITION" LC which is strictly limited to 3000 vehicles and they will be fully loaded. So the opposite of "entry level"...

[@jamesamber6009]

Some people don't care about EV, or FSD, they just prefer to drive.........

[@rANdomiZER5273]

Doug the type of guy to review every boxy boi SUV except the all new Santa Fe because its a Hyundai.

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

The Sante Fe is just... weird

[@rANdomiZER5273]

@@Christoph-sd3zi All the more reason for Mr. Quirks and Features to review it, no?

[@TurboChargedChristmas]

😂 accuracy should be there

[@RealAnthonyJones]

The Land Cruiser is the new 4 runner limited. The 4 runner is all different versions of the TRD Pro now. The Land Cruiser is the more comfy slightly more luxury street version of the 4 runner. Using the JZX models as comparison. I know, but hear me out. The GX is the Mark II, the Land Cruiser is the Cresta, the 4 Runner is the Chaser. They all have their intended market.

[@raymondmunene3848]

Did doug intentionally skip the 300 series with the twin turbo v6? (While doing the previous line up). Or its not in the US market

[@1hundredz]

Is perfect. 4runner owners are way different than Land Cruiser owners. So why not have the same category SUV with different name and design. I prefer the 4Runner. And for the money of the Land Cruiser just pay bout $5k more and get the Lexus with the V6

[@supremefantastic]

Toyota is japanese quality as its finest. The reliability. That is what makes me a Toyota fan. American cars or european cars isn't as good as Toyota regarding reliability and they're affordable (which Audi, BMW, Mercedes isn't).

[@b6eyyy124]

Just to be clear, This is called the Toyota Prado Land Cruiser. Its well known around us in the middle east. Its like the small brother of the original Land Cruiser (80 series, 100 series, 200 Series, 300 Series). It doesn’t originally come with V8s even the earlier models(2023 & below). Only V6s. After discontinuing the Land Cruiser 300 series in the US, this is a replacement of the 300 Series but its called Land Cruiser instead of Prado.

[@hbrittenjones]

I can provide some light on why it exists. In Australia, Toyota has always had two Land Cruiser models. There is the big, top of the line, full fat Land Cruiser (100 series, 200 series etc) which is what Doug recently owned. Second to this, we always had a smaller, cheaper model called the Land Cruiser Prado (90 series, 150 series). When they stopped producing the 200 series, they stopped selling the full fat Land Cruiser in America. In Australia, they just released a new, full fat Land Cruiser called the 300 series. This car that Doug is reviewing is the new Land Cruiser Prado in Australia, ie it’s the baby brother to the big new 300 series. The new 300 series is the replacement of Doug’s old car. Both models are very popular in Australia as not everyone needs the big expensive full fat model! In America they bought back the Land Cruiser name but it’s actually the smaller cheaper model. It makes sense for us in Australia too because we don’t get the Sequoia or 4 Runner!

[@Darx97]

Ah so now is a legend

[@purwantiallan5089]

The legacy of the legend never forgotten.

[@lukabrankovic]

I don't know what happend to Doug and I know every time someone writes any type of comment regarding his new behavior he mocks it and usually he is right, but to say that 4 runner is not even trying and looks better then land cruiser, when it is definitely design for teens and early 20s guys and Land Cruiser for more mature people is really weird, this weird behavior started for me when reviewing sp3 when you didn't even show pop-up head lights which could and should be a quirk of the year, I don't know if you lost that much of interest in videos and got bored but quirks are at the low these days, it's just reviews which are great but no passion and excitement to be honest.

[@TurboChargedChristmas]

Im 20 plus. I won’t get any of these boxy type SUVs, probably because I’m not American. 😂

[@lukabrankovic]

@@TurboChargedChristmas Same I'm in 20s and prefer the Land Cruiser but objectively looking it is targeting younger audience and style.

[@TurboChargedChristmas]

@@lukabrankovic the Land Cruiser Prado looked sick! I don’t like the GX, don’t like the look of the LC. Prado is fine.

[@rossparish2039]

My guess on the market position is that Land Cruiser is to 4Runner as Venza is to Rav4, Avalon/Crown is to Camry, or Prius is to Corolla hybrid. (This assumes this thing is more mature and has higher-quality materials in it than the 4Runner.) Toyota knows a lot of people, not just in Japan but also in the US, just want a "nice Toyota" rather than to step up to a Lexus, let alone consider something like a lower-spec Defender.

[@Spoooookkyy]

It doesn't need the gimmicks its a work truck. My parents business has a 150 series with almost 700k km and it's still going.

[@anonimushbosh]

Finally!! Was beginning to think I'd never see Doug review a Toyota 4x4

[@EdDale44135]

It has been a month for Toyota 4x4’s hasn’t it? I wonder when he will drop the Lexus video.

[@Southwestsilva]

This is the Doug I miss!

[@eddy6-pack]

Is the ‘leather’ around the shifter already starting to fade?? (8:53)

[@KandKo]

What I'd love to know is how Honda manages to have an absolutely MASSIVE trunk in the Ridgeline and no other models have it, even within their own lineup. Aside from other companies, the Pilot is built on the same frame... why doesn't it have the same trunk space as the Ridgeline? Having a lot of extra, lockable, non visible space in a vehicle is a hugely beneficial feature.

[@msi112]

What a gorgeous interior.

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

Exactly. The 4Runner interior is gaudy.

[@Big01021]

I can't wait till these flood the market and I can pick up a Used stealth wealth mom's 200 series LC

[@WranglermanLevi]

200 will probably only go up in value since the new LC is prado based and "not a real landcruiser" whatever that means. the 200 is antiquated in looks and technology that's why it hardly sold till the end in the US but there will always be someone wanting that V8, overbuilt simpleness.